repetiteur

noun

re·​pe·​ti·​teur

ˌrāˌpātəˈtər(‧),

-pet-

plural -s

: a singing coach

especially : one who coaches singers in operatic roles

Word History

Etymology

French répétiteur singing coach, tutor, from Latin repetitus (past participle of repetere to repeat) + French -eur -or

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